KICKOFF 2021 - ROUND 03

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Good afternoon and welcome to for Manly United also welcomed back experienced the NSW Men’s 2021 goalkeeper Dylan Mitchell last weekend after he match between Manly United and Blacktown City. returned to from Melbourne after the birth of his first son. It was great to have Big Dylan back Manly United goes into the match following two at Cromer Park and in the matchday squad last start. draws against Mt Druitt and Wollongong, having dominated both matches for long periods without Our opponents Blacktown have started in typically claiming full points. strong fashion, defeating the Northbridge Bulls 2-0 after a first up 0-0 draw with APIA Leichhardt. The two matches featured contrasting finishes and contrasting emotions after Manly conceded a 90th Manly and Blacktown always put on a show and minute equaliser against the Wollongong Wolves tonight will be no different. last weekend after scoring in the 93rd minute to salvage a first up draw with Mt Druitt. Good luck to both teams and we hope you all enjoy Friday Night Football at Cromer Park. Both matches were full of positives, particularly in #WeAreManly defence where the back four of Seiya Kambayashi, Jesse Piriz, Alan Aganovic and Kieren Paull have looked solid while Sam Benton has been strong between the sticks.

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NPLNSW.COM.AU 3 1ST GRADE TEAM LISTS

1 Dylan Mitchell (GK) 1 Tristan Prendergast (GK) 2 Kieren Paull 3 Daniel Collins 3 James Georgaklis 4 Lachlan Campbell 4 Jimmy Oates 5 Grant Lynch 5 Sam Gallagher 6 Joe Fox 6 Matthew Lewis 7 Jack Fulton 7 Travis Major 8 Dom Ferguson 8 Jak O’Brien 9 Ben Koop 9 Sean Rooney 10 Richie Cardozo 10 Mario Shabow 11 Daniel Fabrizio 11 Rhett Desilva 12 Luca Kmet 14 Caleb Jackson Brown 13 Scott Balderson 14 Dejan Pandurevic 16 Ben Berry 15 Jesse Piriz 17 Dakota Askew 16 Seiya Kambayashi 18 Suleyman Bangura 17 Ronan Connolly 19 Adam Berry 18 Lucas Rainbird 20 Dylan Niski (GK) 19 Sam Benton (GK) 22 Carlos De Oliveira 20 Alen Aganovic 24 Jackson Bandiera 21 Jordan Segreto 22 Zach Forsyth 23 Jordan Devries Head Coach: Mark Crittenden 24 Finn Ashton

Head Coach: Assistant Coach: Assistant Coach: Marty Judge Goalkeeper Coach: Trinity Allen Physio: Steve Felsher Team Manager: Ida Rigoni Physio: PHYSIO4ALL – Christian Bate Strength and Conditioning: Alex Berger

Referee: S. Kelly Assistant Referees: N. Wotton and J. Park Fourth Official: C. Verdicchio

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A maiden win in 2021 will be the goal for Manly Looking to snatch the three points will be Blacktown United when they host Blacktown City at Cromer City who are also yet to suffer defeat this season. Park on Friday. A draw in the opening round and then a solid The boys from the are undefeated win last week has the Mark Crittenden coached to start the season with back to back draws. side building nicely during the early stages of the However, it could’ve been two wins with Manly campaign. taking out solitary points in both their opening After a scoreless draw against APIA in round one, matches. Blacktown rediscovered their scoring touch against Coach Adam Griffiths will be determined to help his Northbridge thanks to finishes from young stars Jak side find the winning edge and killer instinct to close O’Brien and Suleyman Bangura. out games. Club favourite Travis Major has also been in Richie Cardozo’s experience will be important impressive form after rejoining the side this this season in what is a young Manly team and he offseason. ‘The Major’ celebrated his 200th game delivered in round 2 with a stunning free-kick to for the club last weekend and will no doubt be in score. and amongst all the action come Friday. Kieran Paull is another veteran of the side who will play a big role in defence. He had a strong game The nucleus of Grant Lynch and Daniel Collins against the Wolves and will be a leading light in the and Lachlan Campbell have been in good form Manly backline. sharpening the club’s defensive stocks with inspirational club captain Matt Lewis still nursing a All eyes will be on Manly’s Japanese import Seiya pre-season injury. Kambayashi who has caught the attention of many with decent performances in his first two matches. A thrilling clash to open round three.

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POS TEAM P W D L F A GD PTS 1 Rockdale Ilinden FC 2 2 0 0 5 0 5 6 2 Sydney United 58 FC 2 2 0 0 6 2 4 6 3 Mt Druitt Town Rangers FC 2 1 1 0 4 2 2 4 4 Blacktown City FC 2 1 1 0 2 0 2 4 5 Sydney FC 2 1 0 1 3 5 -2 3 6 Sutherland Sharks FC 2 0 2 0 3 3 0 2 7 Manly United FC 2 0 2 0 2 2 0 2 8 Marconi Stallions FC 2 0 1 1 1 2 -1 1 9 Northbridge Bulls FC 2 0 1 1 2 4 -2 1 10 APIA Leichhardt FC 2 0 1 1 1 3 -2 1 11 Wollongong Wolves FC 2 0 1 1 1 5 -4 1 12 Sydney Olympic FC 2 0 0 2 0 2 -2 0

NPLNSW.COM.AU 5 FIRST GRADE REVIEWS

Wollongong Wolves 1 – Manly United 1 at WIN Blacktown City 2 – Northbridge Bulls 0 at Lily Stadium Homes Stadium A Taylor McDonald strike in the dying stages has Blacktown City FC recorded their first win for the helped Wollongong Wolves salvage a 1-1 draw with 2021 NSW National Premier Leagues season with Manly United at WIN Stadium on Sunday. a 2-0 victory over Northbridge Bulls FC on Sunday afternoon at Lily Homes Stadium. The draw was Wollongong’s first points of the season after an embarrassing 4-0 loss in the opening Goals to Suleyman Bangura and Jak O’Brien sealed round. the win for the home side, whose defensive stability kept an energetic Northbridge Bulls side at bay. It looked as if it was going to be another tough day at the office for the wolves when Richie Cardozo put The win was the perfect way for star recruit Travis Manly in front early thanks to a curling free-kick. Major to celebrate his 200th match for the club. In front of a passionate home crowd, the Wolves fought back and snatched a point in dramatic style in the 89th minute courtesy of McDonald’s clutch finish.

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NPLNSW.COM.AU 7 U20 TEAM LISTS

25 Harry Aquilina 34 Harry Lomas 26 Jack Berte 35 Jordan Metcalfe 27 Hugo Cornish 36 Matt O’Donoghue 28 Tom Chidiac 37 Nick Rainbird 29 Alex Demarco 38 Ping Tsai 30 Harry Eland 39 Liam Tachjian 31 Ben Gibson 40 Mitch Mattison 32 George Kriezis

Head Coach: Andrew Christiansen Physio: PHYSIO4ALL – Peter Xenos Assistant Coach: Nick Robb Strength and Conditioning: Alex Berger Team Manager: Graeme Gibson

26 Tyren Birnie 33 Jacob Maniti 27 Cory Smith 34 Sebastian Hernabdez 28 Rocco Fragiale 35 Dylan Craus 29 Nicholas O’brien 37 Jacob Casha 30 Thomas Bienasz 38 Kai Denton 31 Kai Mcloughlin 39 Jed Drew 32 Ryan Attard 41 Zane Cunico

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POS TEAM P W D L F A GD PTS 1 Manly United FC 2 2 0 0 6 0 6 6 2 Sydney Olympic FC 2 2 0 0 6 0 6 6 3 Northbridge Bulls FC 2 2 0 0 5 2 3 6 4 Sydney FC 2 1 1 0 3 1 2 4 5 APIA Leichhardt FC 2 1 1 0 3 2 1 4 6 Sutherland Sharks FC 2 1 0 1 3 2 1 3 7 Wollongong Wolves FC 2 1 0 1 3 4 -1 3 8 Marconi Stallions FC 2 0 1 1 0 3 -3 1 9 Mt Druitt Town Rangers FC 2 0 1 1 1 5 -4 1 10 Blacktown City FC 2 0 0 2 3 5 -2 0 11 Rockdale Ilinden FC 2 0 0 2 2 6 -4 0 12 Sydney United 58 FC 2 0 0 2 1 6 -5 0

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CLUB PLAYED U20’s 1st TOTAL Rockdale Ilinden FC 4 0 24 24 Sydney United 58 FC 4 0 24 24 Manly United FC 4 12 8 20 Sydney FC 4 8 12 20 Mt Druitt Town Rangers FC 4 2 16 18 Blacktown City FC 4 0 16 16 Northbridge Bulls FC 4 12 4 16 Sutherland Sharks FC 4 6 8 14 APIA Leichhardt FC 4 8 4 12 Sydney Olympic FC 4 12 0 12 Wollongong Wolves FC 4 6 4 10 Marconi Stallions FC 4 2 4 6

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NEXT ROUND FIXTURES NORTHBRIDGE BULLS FC VS MARCONI ROCKDALE ILINDEN FC VS MANLY STALLIONS FC UNITED FC 1:30 PM / SAT 20 MAR CAMPBELLTOWN 3:00 PM / SUN 21 MAR ROCKDALE SPORTS STADIUM ILINDEN SPORTS CENTRE

APIA LEICHHARDT FC VS SUTHERLAND SYDNEY OLYMPIC FC VS WOLLONGONG SHARKS FC WOLVES FC 5:15 PM / SAT 20 MAR LAMBERT PARK 4:00 PM / SUN 21 MAR MT DRUITT TOWN RANGERS FC VS SYDNEY FC SYDNEY UNITED 58 FC VS BLACKTOWN 7:00 PM / SAT 20 MAR POPONDETTA CITY FC PARK 4:00 PM / SUN 21 MAR SYDNEY UNITED SPORTS CENTRE

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ROUND 1 26/02/21 (Fri) 19:00 Mt Druitt Town Rangers FC ROUND 3 12/03/21 (Fri) 19:00 Blacktown City FC ROUND 6 02/04/21 (Fri) 19:00 Sydney FC ROUND 7 09/04/21 (Fri) 19:00 Sydney Olympic FC ROUND 9 23/04/21 (Fri) 19:30 Sutherland Sharks FC ROUND 11 07/05/21 (Fri) 19:00 Marconi Stallions FC ROUND 13 22/05/21 (Sat) 19:00 Wollongong Wolves FC ROUND 15 04/06/21 (Fri) 19:00 Rockdale Ilinden FC ROUND 16 11/06/21 (Fri) 19:00 APIA Leichhardt FC ROUND 19 02/07/21 (Fri) 19:00 Northbridge Bulls FC ROUND 21 16/07/21 (Fri) 19:00 Sydney United 58 FC

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